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JKN 146L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,102 mi
Last recorded9,102 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKN 146L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 9,102 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 8,709 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 8,501 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 8,025 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

off side front swivel pin slight play.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 7,351 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 6,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 6,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,284 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 6,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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JKN 146L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKN 146L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKN 146L registered?

JKN 146L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is JKN 146L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKN 146L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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